Description |
1 online resource (679 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Contents |
Ch. 1. Microscale Testing in Aquatic Toxicology: Introduction, Historical Perspective, and Context / Christian Blaise, Peter G. Wells and Kenneth Lee -- Ch. 2. Immunoassays: Applications for the Aquatic Environment / Andrea Dankwardt, Sabine Pullen and Bertold Hock -- Ch. 3. Environmental Applications with Submitochondrial Particles / Harry W. Read, John M. Harkin and Karl E. Gustavson -- Ch. 4. Bioassays to Measure MFO Inducers in Effluents / Peter V. Hodson, Jim Sherry and Joanne Parrott -- Ch. 5. Enzyme Inhibition for Examination of Toxic Effects in Aquatic Systems / U. Obst, A. Wessler and M. Wiegand-Rosinus -- Ch. 6. Sponge Cells and Tissue as Biological Monitors of Aquatic Pollution / Werner E.G. Muller and Isabel M. Muller |
Summary |
This special volume is the result of several years of collaboration between Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Provides an overview of small-scale bioassay techniques and applications in use around the world; covers methods with a wide range of species, from bacteria to fish and amphibians, and emphasizes current, state-of-the-art, biochemical, whole-organism and automated techniques; presents the combined knowledge of internationally recognized research scientists at many institutions in universities, government, and industry; and 44 chapters cover relevant principles, new techniques and recent advancements, and applications in scientific research, environmental management, academia, and the private sector |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
In |
OAPEN (Open Access Publishing in European Networks) OAPEN |
Subject |
Water quality bioassay.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- General.
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Water quality bioassay
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Mikroanalyse
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Toxikologie
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Wasserverschmutzung
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Milieutoxicologie.
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Aquatische ecologie.
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Eau -- Qualité -- Essais biologiques.
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Toxicologie aquatique.
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Micro-organisme.
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Qualité de l'eau.
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Essai biologique.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Wells, P. G
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Lee, Kenneth, 1953-
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Blaise, Christian
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Gauthier, Johanne, 1961-
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ISBN |
9780203747193 |
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0203747194 |
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9781351431446 |
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1351431447 |
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9781351431453 |
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1351431455 |
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